Coach Mike McDaniel relayed that the Dolphins are "prepared to" activate Achane (knee) off IR ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders, with a decision on that front in line to be made after Friday's practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

In terms of Achane returning this weekend, McDaniel is "very optimistic about that" on the heels of the running back logging back-to-back limited practices Wednesday and Thursday. Assuming Achane is activated ahead of Saturday afternoon's deadline to do so, the 2023 third-rounder would presumably reenter a timeshare with Raheem Mostert (ankle/knee), though even in that context Achane has enough playmaking ability to merit fantasy lineup consideration Week 11.

Achane (knee) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Achane's inability to take every rep Wednesday doesn't come as a major surprise following a five-week, four-game layoff before he was designated for return from injured reserve, though multiple Dolphins beat reporters said Achane looked good during the open portion of the session and wasn't using any kind of brace or sleeve over his injured knee. Veteran back Raheem Mostert (knee/ankle) was also a limited participant Wednesday, but the Dolphins have provided no indication that either of his injuries is serious as Miami comes out of its bye week. Miami looks as though it may have Mostert and Achane available for a home game against the Raiders this Sunday, though even if Achane is cleared to suit up Week 11, he may not be officially activated from IR until Saturday.

Achane (knee) is participating in practice Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Oyefusi relayed that the running back looked "spry" in his first official practice session since Week 5, with Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com also noting that Achane wasn't wearing a non-contact jersey and wasn't using a brace or sleeve over his knee. The early signs point to Achane returning to action for Sunday's game against the Raiders, though it remains to be seen if the Dolphins list Achane as a full or limited participant at Wednesday's practice.

The Dolphins announced Monday that Achane (knee) has been designated for return from IR, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Achane will be eligible to retake the field as soon as Sunday's contest against the Raiders, but Miami does have a 21-day practice window in which to evaluate him. The electric rookie will resume working alongside veteran Raheem Mostert in the Dolphins backfield once he's activated, and Achane could claim the lead role quickly given Mostert's somewhat lackluster production in recent weeks. Coach Mike McDaniel confirmed Monday that Achane's injury was a sprain and not a tear, per Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com, which could make it easier for him to immediately resume handling his normal workload, rather than having to ramp things up slowly.

Coach Mike McDaniel noted Monday that Achane (knee) hasn't experienced any setbacks, adding that he doesn't see any reason why the running back won't be ready to return from IR when he's eligible to do so following the Dolphins' bye week, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

That aligns with previous reports suggesting that Achane wasn't expected to miss more than the necessary four games on his IR stint, though McDaniel did acknowledge that the Dolphins plan to take things "one day at a time" with the rookie back ahead of the team's Nov. 19 contest against the Raiders. Once he's ready to rejoin the lineup, Achane figures to reenter a timeshare with Raheem Mostert, though given how explosive the 2023 third-rounder looked before his injury, we'd expect the Dolphins to find ways to get the ball in Achane's hand once he's cleared for game action.

Achane (knee) is expected to miss the minimum four games while on injured reserve and will likely be activated ahead of the Dolphins' Week 11 game against the Raiders on Nov. 19, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Though the Dolphins haven't provided many details regarding the knee injury that forced Achane to IR on Wednesday, the rookie running back appears to have avoided a season-ending injury and looks to be on pace for a return following the Dolphins' Week 10 bye. While Achane's timeline could change if he endures any hiccups in the rehab process over the next month, fantasy managers in redraft leagues are advised to continue stashing the 22-year-old, given the immense upside he displayed through the first quarter of the season. Despite sitting out Week 1 and playing just five snaps on offense Week 2, Achane enters Week 6 as the NFL's second-leading rusher with 460 yards, and he's already found the end zone seven times on 47 touches.

The Dolphins placed Achane (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Achane will miss at least four games while on IR, and with the Dolphins on bye Week 10, the soonest the running back will be able to return to action is Week 11 versus the Raiders. While Achane is sidelined, Raheem Mostert is likely to lead Miami's backfield, with Jeff Wilson (ribs) slated to practice this week and a candidate to settle in as the No. 2 option once he's activated from IR. For now, Chris Brooks and Salvon Ahmed are the depth options behind Mostert on the Dolphins' 53-man roster.

Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel confirmed Wednesday that Achane (knee) will be placed on injured reserve, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Dolphins haven't yet made the transaction official, but whenever Achane lands on IR, he'll be forced to miss at least four games. The rookie running back would then be eligible to return the field after the team's bye, meaning the Dolphins' Week 11 matchup versus the Raiders will be his earliest chance to play. Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports that McDaniel declined to reveal whether Achane's knee injury could require surgery, but said the issue is "not grave."

The Dolphins plan to place Achane (knee) on injured reserve this week, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Once the move becomes official, Achane would then be forced to miss at least four games. With the Dolphins on bye Week 10, the soonest the running back could return to action would be Week 11 versus the Raiders. In Achane's looming absence, Raheem Mostert is slated to lead Miami's backfield, with Chris Brooks and Salvon Ahmed tentatively in line to serve in depth roles behind him. Meanwhile, Jeff Wilson (ribs) is expected to be designated for return from injured reserve and could be added to the 53-man roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers. Once activated, Wilson projects to work ahead of both Brooks and Ahmed as Mostert's top backup.

Achane is expected to miss multiple weeks due to the knee injury he sustained in Miami's win over the Giants on Sunday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Achane's injury isn't believed to be season-ending, but it could sideline the electric rookie for a significant stretch. If the Dolphins end up placing him on IR, Achane will be forced to miss at least four games. The expected return of Jeff Wilson (ribs) to practice will at least do something to alleviate Achane's loss, but replacing the 2023 third-round pick -- who is averaging 151.7 rushing yards per game over the last three weeks -- will be easier said than done. Heading into the Dolphins' matchup against the Panthers in Week 6, and as long as Achane remains sidelined, Raheem Mostert looks like a must-start fantasy option.